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CVE-2005-3538: hfaxd in HylaFAX 4.2.3, when PAM support is disabled, accepts arbitrary passwords, which allows remote atta...

hfaxd in HylaFAX 4.2.3, when PAM support is disabled, accepts arbitrary passwords, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.

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HylaFAX 4.2.3 could let a remote user authenticate with any password when hfaxd was built or run without PAM support. For organizations still running legacy fax infrastructure, this is an authentication-bypass risk that can lead to unauthorized privileges. Exposure is most likely in legacy HylaFAX 4.2.3 deployments where hfaxd is reachable over the network and PAM support is disabled. Modern systems are only relevant if they still run vulnerable packages or preserved legacy builds. Prioritize remediation if any HylaFAX 4.2.3 server remains in service, especially where hfaxd is remotely reachable. The business risk is unauthorized access to a legacy infrastructure service with weak or bypassed authentication. Mitigation focus: Upgrade HylaFAX to 4.2.4 or a vendor-fixed package.; Confirm hfaxd is not running from a non-PAM vulnerable build.; Restrict hfaxd network access to trusted hosts only..

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